Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport is followed by a transfer to your budget guesthouse in Arusha. Your guide meets you for a safari briefing over dinner, covering the itinerary, what to pack, what to expect at the campsites, and how to get the most from the next four days. Sleeping in a bed on arrival night ensures you are well rested for an early departure the following morning.
Approximate driving time: 1-2 hours to lodge
Accommodation: Arusha Planet Lodge
Meals included: Dinner.
Early morning departure from Arusha towards Tarangire National Park. The drive passes through the Maasai plains and arrives at the park by 9:00am for a full day of game driving. Tarangire's budget campsites are located near the park's most productive wildlife areas — meaning campers often hear lion calls and hyena activity throughout the night. Game drives cover the Tarangire River corridor, baobab floodplains, and swamp areas, providing outstanding elephant and bird sightings. Later, drive to Karatu for a Dinner & Overnight.
Accommodation: High View Hotel
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Approximate driving time: 2 hours from Arusha town to Tarangire National Park
An early camp breakfast precedes the scenic drive to the Serengeti via the Ngorongoro Highlands and the famous viewpoint above the crater rim. Arrival at the Serengeti's Naabi Hill Gate by early afternoon is followed immediately by a game drive through the southern and central plains — providing outstanding wildlife encounters including lion prides, cheetahs on termite mounds, and elephant families crossing the open grassland. Followed by dinner and overnight stay in the evening.
Accommodation: Taji Rest House
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner
Approximate driving time: 3-4 hours from Karatu to Serengeti National Park
Experience the magic of Serengeti National Park with a half-day adventure, immersing yourself in its boundless plains, each turn unveiling a new marvel of nature. Explore the iconic savannah landscapes, encountering a diverse array of wildlife in their native surroundings, from awe-inspiring lions to elegant giraffes. As the sun sets, venture towards the captivating rim of Ngorongoro Crater for an overnight retreat, where the day's adventures seamlessly merge with the serenity of the African night, ensuring an indelible safari journey awaits.
Approximate driving time: 2 - 3 Hours to Ngorongoro crater
Game drive included: Ngorongoro Wild Camp
Meals included: Breakfast, picnic lunch, dinner.
Today you descend into the Ngorongoro Crater for your game drive today in the caldera floor against a spectacular 600m (2000ft) crater wall. The Ngorongoro Crater has a great density of wildlife and is superb for game viewing almost all year round. Predators are usually easily spotted here in the morning, and you may encounter the elusive black Rhino as well as many of the big 5. Later in the late afternoon drive to Kilimanjaro International Airport where you will fly back to home.
Approximate driving time: 0 Hour to Ngorongoro Crater/ 5 Hour to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
Accommodation: None
Meals included: Breakfast, Picnic lunch.
- Meals & accommodation
- Snacks & soft drinks
- Transfer fee
- 4x4 Land cruiser with pop up roof
- Government taxes & VAT
- All National Park conservation, park entry, camping, activity or - concession fees as applicable
- Experienced English-speaking safari guide.
- 1 first aid kit per vehicle - In vehicle sanitizer, charging ports (Type G socket)
- International flights
- Alcohol
- Laundry & shopping expenses
- Optional activities expenses
- Extra excursion not listed in itinerary
